Welcome to the Brand New Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville-Lake Lanier near Lake Lanier and Downtown Gainesville Businesses and Attractions! We are conveniently located in Georgia's most popular outdoor recreation area Lake Lanier. Guests can enjoy our convenient location to outdoor parks like Longwood Park, Lanier Point Park, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Elachee Nature Science Center. Enjoy fine dining in nearby Downtown Gainesville such as, Atlanta Highway Seafood Market, Avocados, Re-cess Southern Gastro-Pub, Rabbittown Cafe for southern food and home cooking, Cheddars, Olive Garden, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings and so much more. We are steps away from beautiful Lake Lanier and close to an abundance of shopping, sighting seeing, and dining. Our hotel is close to major Corporations, Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport . Begin your day with our complimentary hot Express Start® breakfast bar and relax in our pool when you come home in the evening. Guests will appreciate our southern hospitality in our brand new Simply Smart bed.